Description

For centuries, Nepal has been luring travellers with its snow-capped peaks and the tales of adventure that come from ‘the roof of the world’. Now, your family can see what all the fuss is about on their very own Himalayan Adventure – an action packed tour of Nepal’s most captivating towns, cities and scenery. Forget Hillary and Norgay, there’s no better feeling than reaching the end of an Annapurna trek as a family, taking home memories and photographs to last a lifetime. From quirky Kathmandu, across the Himalayas and into the steamy jungles of Chitwan, this adventure tour through Nepal will broaden the mind and invigorate the sprit.

Highlights

• Get caught up in the crazy city of Kathmandu.
• Stay in a converted farmhouse in Nuwakot.
• Explore the quiet streets of Bandipur on foot.
• Catch a glimpse of the Himalayas on the horizon.
• Relax on the shores of Lake Begnas.
• Trek into the incredible Annapurna Range.
• Sip chai in mountain tea-houses.
• Soak up the chilled out vibes of Pokhara.
• Head deep into the jungles of Chitwan NP.
• Spot long nosed crocodiles on a canoe ride.

Itinerary

Day 1 Kathmandu

Kathmandu is like an alluring whirlwind of sights, sounds, smells and colours. Almost overwhelming, its charm and history peaks out from the most unexpected places rendering most visitors enamoured.

Day 2 Nuwakot

Nuwakot is home to breathtaking mountain vistas, a fascinating bazaar and the Famous Farm, which sits on a terraced hillside with charming accommodation and organic fields.

Day 3 Bandipur

Bandipur is a delightful Nepalese town with traditional wooden houses, narrow streets and daily life spilling out into the streets, the same as it has been for centuries.

Day 4 Begnas Lake

With snow-capped peaks in the distance, crystal-clear waters and verdant forest on all sides, Begnas is a lovely place to relax and take in Nepal's intoxicating natural sights.

Days 5-7 Annapurna Trek/Pokhara

Nestled in a valley and sitting on a lake so still it reflects the mountains, Pokhara is the gateway to the Annapurna Ranges and Nepal's second largest city.

Days 8-9 Chitwan National Park

Home to tigers, one-horned rhinos, leopards and hundreds of other species, beautiful Chitwan National Park covers hundreds of square kilometres of forests, grasslands and flood plains.

Days 10-12 Kathmandu

With the two sister cities of Bhaktapur and Lalitpur (Patan) close by, Kathmandu has a wealth of sights to explore, markets to discover and places to relax in.

Group Size

Maximum of 16 travellers per group

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities), Guesthouse, Hotel, Lodge

Transport

Boat, Minibus, Plane

Important notes

Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. Minimum age for children on this trip is 7 years old.A discount of 20% applies on this trip to children 11 or younger at the time of travel.